Magnificent Vestibule Train Opens Southwestern Route
Description of a grand passenger train with a lavish vestibule car system linking Chicago and Denver routes. References to streamlining, dining cars, Missouri River crossings, Fre Morth Platte, Pueblo, St. Joseph, and Pacific transcontinental service. Early 20th century railroad boast of comfort and speed.
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Te Ghigagg
Rock Tslaid & Autre Railway
Rye 'Ae
Rowty
Rock Island
Pripo
Rei
Nkolposo i Batra
Neanohs
Ghicago
Wic
Agen
RTE
Angel Iow
Ike’s F
Colo Do
The Albemarle’s Coastwise Run and Destruction
A historical account recalls the Confederate ram Albemarle and its coastal exploits off North Carolina. It details blockade-running tactics, Union defenses near Plymouth and Wilmington, and the ram’s eventual destruction by torpedo forces amid the 1864 fighting and river operations led by Gen. Hoke and a fleet under Commodore W. F. Poe.
Fragmentary account hints at naval shipbuilding and loyalties
A garbled text recalls events around a sinking headline, Milam defeat, and Plymon sentiment. It suggests indifference in Senate delays a seaworthy warship and ties to the Union cause amid early light and spires.
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Aed
Plym Cary
H Proniss
Houthfield
Milam
Plymon
The Albemarle and Union Naval Clash at Plymouth
A detailed account recalls May 5 1864 action where the Confederate ram Albemarle clashed with Union ships near the Roanoke River. The fight featured heavy gun exchanges, ram tactics, and a bold later torpedo raid by five volunteers from Plymouth. The Albemarle endured intense damage but survived the engagement, prompting a second 1864 strike and ongoing Union efforts to sink or destroy the ram.
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Sassacus
Mattahes
Gustad
Mattales
Godira
Civrain
iThelline
Yserf
Ada
Thor
Mattahesots
Thoram
Roanoke
Vaneuthal
Plymouth
Caarlon Taidwin
John W. Loyd
Benjamin Loyd
John Laverty
Allen Crawford
Jaidwin
Jio
Santry
Hin
Cravie Baldwin
Lion W. B. Cushing
Cushing
Luckiess
Tae
Confederate torpedo boat described by a wounded witness
A Confederate torpedo boat description recalls the battle waters and damage seen aboard the vessel. The witness notes splinters, sheathing, and debris from cabins, oars, furniture, and munitions, with pieces scattered as proof of destruction amid the sunlit chaos.
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